Dark Eden
Dark Eden
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Dark Eden • Futuristic World
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Dark Eden by Chris Beckett, individuals live on a sunless, forested planet illuminated by bioluminescent plants and animals. The story explores themes of survival, community, and human nature as the inhabitants, descended from two explorers, confront challenges and seek a way to thrive in their unique, isolated environment.
Mysterious
Dark
Fantastical
Unnerving
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
10,705 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Dark Eden by Chris Beckett captivates with its imaginative world-building and unique premise. Critics praise its exploration of themes like society and survival. However, some find its pacing uneven and character development lacking depth. Despite this, the novel's originality and immersive setting make it a thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read Dark Eden?
A reader captivated by speculative fiction with intricate world-building and social commentary would enjoy Chris Beckett's Dark Eden. Fans of The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin and The Road by Cormac McCarthy might find its exploration of survival and societal evolution particularly engaging.
10,705 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Dark Eden won the 2012 Arthur C. Clarke Award, a prestigious honor for science fiction novels.
The fictional world in Dark Eden is inspired by real scientific theories about rogue planets and ecosystems that could exist without sunlight.
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Chris Beckett, the author, is not only a writer but also a social worker, and his experiences have influenced the themes of isolation and society in Dark Eden.
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Novel • Fiction
Dark Eden • Futuristic World
2014
Adult
18+ years
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